US-Iran peace deal influences Team Melli's World Cup campaign

The Iranian football team is competing in the World Cup amid the backdrop of a recent US-Iran peace agreement signed this week. This development follows heightened tensions due to the US's military actions against Iran and has affected the team's visa situation, which only allowed players to enter the US ten days before their match against New Zealand. Experts believe the peace accord may lead to improved treatment of Team Melli, possibly easing previous animosity and immigration barriers. There are hopes for more favorable conditions during their tournament matches as political rhetoric shifts towards diplomacy, although concerns persist about potential backlash from political hardliners in the US.

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